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ArticlePharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Community Health Empowerment Through Clinical Pharmacy: A Single-Arm, Post-Intervention-Only Pilot Implementation Evaluation.

Clipper F Young, Casey Shubrook, Cherry Myung, Andrea Rigby, Shirley M T Wong

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Clipper F YoungDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, 1310 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, USA.
Casey ShubrookCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, 1310 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, USA.ORCID 0009-0006-0477-9420
Cherry MyungCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, 1310 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, USA.
Andrea RigbyCollege of Pharmacy, Touro University California, Vallejo, CA 94592, USA.
Shirley M T WongDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, 1310 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundThe Pharm2Home Initiative's Community Health Arm adopts a health-equitable approach to chronic disease education and medication therapy management (MTM). We serve senior residents of Solano County, California, who live in affordable housing and have limited financial resources.

aimThis evaluation assesses the uptake of chronic disease management recommendations provided by clinical pharmacists during MTM sessions at community events.

methodsThe program engaged clinical pharmacists to provide tailored education and healthcare interventions in senior housing facilities. The goal was to empower seniors to manage their health effectively. The sessions covered various topics, including expired or duplicated medications, incorrect medication use, consultations on medication management, immunizations, and lifestyle adjustments.

resultsOver an 18-month period, from January 2022 to August 2023, the program involved 65 participants across ten community health events. These events provided approximately 65 h of direct intervention. Many participants reported significant improvements in understanding their treatment plans and navigating their health needs more confidently. Feedback from 60 seniors after the sessions indicated that 88% felt much better informed about their medications, and 75% expressed that their concerns were addressed extremely well.

conclusionsThese outcomes demonstrate the importance of clinical pharmacist-led interventions in improving seniors' medication use and chronic disease management. The initiative's approach advocates for integrating clinical pharmacists into community health settings, suggesting a scalable model for enhancing person-centered care. However, further studies are necessary to assess the long-term impacts of these interventions and explore their effectiveness across diverse age groups and more complex conditions.

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chronic disease managementcommunity healthmedication therapy managementself-advocacyseniors

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